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What is the maximum probation period under UAE labor law?
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The maximum probation period is six months under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
FDL 33/2021·Art. 9·p.7
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Probation clauseReviewFDL 33/2021·Art. 9
The clause should be checked for notice requirements and alignment with Article 9.
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Add notice language aligned with the applicable probation-period rules.
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Two clauses fall short of FDL 33/2021 minimums and are flagged non-compliant. Five clauses are flagged for review — likely insufficiently aligned with the relevant articles. One required element — wage-protection-system enrollment — is missing entirely.
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- 1Update Article 9 end-of-service formula to FDL 33/2021 calculation (21 days/yr first 5 years, 30 days/yr after).
- 2Extend notice period from 14 to 30 days minimum per FDL 33/2021 Art. 43.
- 3Add wage-protection-system clause referencing MOHRE Cabinet Resolution 1/2022.
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Termination(1)
Art. 9Non-compliantArt. 51·p.24
End-of-service gratuity shall be calculated at 15 days of basic salary per year of service.
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FDL 33/2021 Art. 51 mandates 21 days/year for the first 5 years and 30 days/year thereafter — not 15 days.
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End-of-service gratuity shall be calculated at 21 days of basic salary for each of the first five years of service, and 30 days of basic salary for each subsequent year.Potential statutory fine exposure: AED 5,000–50,000
Compensation(1)
Art. 3CompliantArt. 22·p.13
Employee's basic monthly salary shall be AED 12,000, payable on the last working day of each calendar month.
Working hours(1)
Art. 12ReviewArt. 17·p.11
The employer may, at its discretion, modify working hours with reasonable notice.
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